Students’ Motivation and Attitude towards the Choice of Computer Science as a Subject at Secondary School Level
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Students’ Motivation, Attitude, Choice of Computer Science, SubjectAbstract
The study aimed at identifying the connection between motivation and attitude of students towards computer science and also identifying the differences in gender with regard to motivation and attitude towards the choice of computer science as a subject. Research was descriptive—a sample population of 300 (150 males and 150 females) secondary school pupils. The attitude and motivation towards computer science of students were measured by a self-developed questionnaire. The results showed that there was a significant positive correlation between the motivation of the students and their attitude toward the choice of computer science as a subject. The analyses based on genders showed that male students had a slightly higher attitude and even motivation than their female counterparts. The results emphasized the need to create positive attitudes and motivation in students in order to increase their interest and attention to computer science. Moreover, the existing differences in gender in relation to attitudes and motivation indicate that both interventions and specific strategies should be implemented to facilitate the creation of equal opportunities and address the motivation of male and female students.
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